Kenosha non-profits eligible to apply for relief from FEMA assistance program
KENOSHA -- Certain private nonprofit organizations in the community are eligible to apply for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program to help cover the costs of COVID-19 response efforts, the Kenosha County Division of Emergency Management announced Friday, June 5.Local organizations are encouraged to apply to determine whether they are eligible and to seek this aid.To be eligible for Public Assistance, a private nonprofit applicant must show that it has:
KENOSHA -- Certain private nonprofit organizations in the community are eligible to apply for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program to help cover the costs of COVID-19 response efforts, the Kenosha County Division of Emergency Management announced Friday, June 5.Local organizations are encouraged to apply to determine whether they are eligible and to seek this aid.To be eligible for Public Assistance, a private nonprofit applicant must show that it has:
Malaria drug didn't help virus patients, big UK study finds
LONDON -- Leaders of a large study in the United Kingdom that is rigorously testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and other medicines for hospitalized COVID-19 patients say they will stop putting people on the drug because it’s clear it isn’t helping.Results released Friday from 1,542 patients showed the drug did not reduce deaths, time in the hospital or other factors.
LONDON -- Leaders of a large study in the United Kingdom that is rigorously testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and other medicines for hospitalized COVID-19 patients say they will stop putting people on the drug because it’s clear it isn’t helping.Results released Friday from 1,542 patients showed the drug did not reduce deaths, time in the hospital or other factors.
Pick ‘n Save, Kroger Health and Kenosha County extend free drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health, in partnership with the Kenosha County Division of Health, are extending their free, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha through the week of June 8.The testing will still be held at the Pick ‘n Save on Highway 50 in Kenosha.Community members can register here.Eligibility will be established by a virtual screening tool based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with recommendations from state and local government.Those eligible can select an appointment time in their area.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health, in partnership with the Kenosha County Division of Health, are extending their free, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha through the week of June 8.The testing will still be held at the Pick ‘n Save on Highway 50 in Kenosha.Community members can register here.Eligibility will be established by a virtual screening tool based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with recommendations from state and local government.Those eligible can select an appointment time in their area.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
NEW YORK -- Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.“While closing stores is always an extremely difficult decision, our store optimization strategy is vital to ensuring we emerge from both Chapter 11 and the COVID-19 pandemic as a stronger retailer with greater financial flexibility to allow us to continue serving our loyal customers for decades to come,” said JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau in a company statement. “We will remain one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers as we continue to operate a majority of our stores and our flagship store, jcp.com, to ensure our valued customers continue to have access to the products and brands they need and want.”Store-closing sales will take place at the 154 different locations per orders from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
NEW YORK -- Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.“While closing stores is always an extremely difficult decision, our store optimization strategy is vital to ensuring we emerge from both Chapter 11 and the COVID-19 pandemic as a stronger retailer with greater financial flexibility to allow us to continue serving our loyal customers for decades to come,” said JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau in a company statement. “We will remain one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers as we continue to operate a majority of our stores and our flagship store, jcp.com, to ensure our valued customers continue to have access to the products and brands they need and want.”Store-closing sales will take place at the 154 different locations per orders from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.According to the FTC, if you have received any notice from your state unemployment benefits office or your employer regarding a supposed application for these benefits, you may have been a victim of this scam.The FTC recommends that anyone who has been a victim of this fraudulent behavior should:
LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.According to the FTC, if you have received any notice from your state unemployment benefits office or your employer regarding a supposed application for these benefits, you may have been a victim of this scam.The FTC recommends that anyone who has been a victim of this fraudulent behavior should:
19,996 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 627 deaths, 12K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,996 on Thursday, June 4.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,996 on Thursday, June 4.
'The responsible decision:' Summerfest 2020 CANCELED due to COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The lakeside festival that draws hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Milwaukee each summer has been canceled for the first time in 53 years after it was earlier moved to September.Summerfest officials said Thursday, June 4 that out of an “abundance of caution” for fans, artists, vendors and staff, the event will not take place this year.Summerfest CEO Don Smiley says staff explored numerous options to operate the festival in a safe manner in light of the coronavirus outbreak, but could not find acceptable alternatives."It was a difficult decision," said Smiley. "It's painful.
MILWAUKEE -- The lakeside festival that draws hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Milwaukee each summer has been canceled for the first time in 53 years after it was earlier moved to September.Summerfest officials said Thursday, June 4 that out of an “abundance of caution” for fans, artists, vendors and staff, the event will not take place this year.Summerfest CEO Don Smiley says staff explored numerous options to operate the festival in a safe manner in light of the coronavirus outbreak, but could not find acceptable alternatives."It was a difficult decision," said Smiley. "It's painful.
Wisconsin prisons increase COVID-19 testing, quarantines
MADISON — All prisoners and staff in Wisconsin's 36 adult prisons will be tested for COVID-19 under the state Department of Corrections' plan to resume more normal operations.The new procedures include quarantining new prisoners and transfers for 14 days, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Thursday.
MADISON — All prisoners and staff in Wisconsin's 36 adult prisons will be tested for COVID-19 under the state Department of Corrections' plan to resume more normal operations.The new procedures include quarantining new prisoners and transfers for 14 days, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Thursday.
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.The format calls for each team playing eight games to determine playoff seeding plus the possible utilization of a play-in tournament for the final spot in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference postseason fields.
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.The format calls for each team playing eight games to determine playoff seeding plus the possible utilization of a play-in tournament for the final spot in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference postseason fields.
Mayor: Milwaukee bars/restaurants can reopen at 25% capacity Friday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, June 4 announced Milwaukee bars and restaurants may reopen at 25% capacity starting Friday, June 5 amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bars and restaurants were forced to close to dine-in customers in March -- and have been limited to pickup and delivery service only.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, June 4 announced Milwaukee bars and restaurants may reopen at 25% capacity starting Friday, June 5 amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bars and restaurants were forced to close to dine-in customers in March -- and have been limited to pickup and delivery service only.
Milwaukee's Brady Street Festival canceled amid coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- The Brady Street Business Improvement District announced Thursday, June 4 that Brady Street Festival will be the latest fest to be canceled due to coronavirus.The popular block party on Milwaukee's east side was scheduled for Saturday, July 25.In a statement from Rachel Taylor, the executive director of the Brady Street BID:
MILWAUKEE -- The Brady Street Business Improvement District announced Thursday, June 4 that Brady Street Festival will be the latest fest to be canceled due to coronavirus.The popular block party on Milwaukee's east side was scheduled for Saturday, July 25.In a statement from Rachel Taylor, the executive director of the Brady Street BID:
DNR: Wisconsin state campgrounds reopen June 10 with special conditions
MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials plan to re-open state campgrounds June 10.The department has kept campgrounds closed since March to slow the spread of the new coronavrius.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials plan to re-open state campgrounds June 10.The department has kept campgrounds closed since March to slow the spread of the new coronavrius.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island theme parks to reopen June 11
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.SeaWorld Entertainment announced Thursday that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well as Adventure Island water park will welcome visitors back beginning June 11, with what they call a phased reopening.
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.SeaWorld Entertainment announced Thursday that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well as Adventure Island water park will welcome visitors back beginning June 11, with what they call a phased reopening.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.The diminishing pace suggests that the job market meltdown that was triggered by the coronavirus may have bottomed out as more companies call at least some of their former employees back to work.The total number of people who are now receiving jobless aid rose only slightly to 21.5 million, suggesting that rehiring is offsetting some of the ongoing layoffs.Though applications for benefits are slowing, the latest weekly number is still more than double the record high that prevailed before the viral outbreak.
WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.The diminishing pace suggests that the job market meltdown that was triggered by the coronavirus may have bottomed out as more companies call at least some of their former employees back to work.The total number of people who are now receiving jobless aid rose only slightly to 21.5 million, suggesting that rehiring is offsetting some of the ongoing layoffs.Though applications for benefits are slowing, the latest weekly number is still more than double the record high that prevailed before the viral outbreak.
19,564 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 618 deaths, 12K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,564 on Wednesday, June 3.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,564 on Wednesday, June 3.
Autopsy: George Floyd was carrier of COVID-19, had no lung damage or symptoms
MINNEAPOLIS -- George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County medical examiner.The medical examiner’s office released a detailed report Wednesday evening, June 3 that showed Floyd had tested positive for the virus on April 3, but did not exhibit any symptoms and did not have any lung damage.
MINNEAPOLIS -- George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County medical examiner.The medical examiner’s office released a detailed report Wednesday evening, June 3 that showed Floyd had tested positive for the virus on April 3, but did not exhibit any symptoms and did not have any lung damage.
Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19, study finds
WASHINGTON -- A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the first large, high-quality study to test it in people in close contact with someone with the disease.Results published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine show that hydroxychloroquine was no better than placebo pills at preventing illness from the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON -- A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the first large, high-quality study to test it in people in close contact with someone with the disease.Results published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine show that hydroxychloroquine was no better than placebo pills at preventing illness from the coronavirus.
Attorney: 'Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19'
MANITOWOC -- Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19, his attorney confirmed Wednesday, June 3 on social media.Kathleen Zellner wrote on Twitter: "It is true that Steven Avery has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus —he will fully recover.
MANITOWOC -- Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19, his attorney confirmed Wednesday, June 3 on social media.Kathleen Zellner wrote on Twitter: "It is true that Steven Avery has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus —he will fully recover.